Connecticut

It's National Learn To Ski and Snowboard Month, and Vermont resorts lead the way with enticing discounts for newbies.

Got a friend who needs to learn how to ski? A spouse or significant other? A friend of your kid’s? Maybe it’s up to you to turn them on to the sport you love, and there’s no better time than January, National Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month.

Can’t wait till next year? Early intros of ’06-07 skis offer a taste of what’s to come, and they’re in stores now.

Published: March 2006

It's not too late to make a resolution. Be the first guy on the hill with next year's gear — this year.

1)Atomic M:11 A re-engineered take on the Metron. Features a less drastic sidecut than this year's model butstill offers a carve-friendly radius and a powder-ready width. 124-76-108 at 174 cm, $1,065 (w/binding)